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Hello, DIYers!

If you are planning a beautiful, coastal wedding it doesn’t have to break the bank! With some creativity and a DIY attitude you can have your dream wedding, even on a budget. Here are some fabulous ideas for decorating and accessorizing on the ultimate beach day! Give these a try!

Happy crafting!

Escort Cards in a Bottle

I love the look of these, plus you can buy these small glass jars at a huge bargain! Just make sure that the papers are easy to get out of the bottle so people can find their table!

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DIY Beach Decor Netting with Shells

Beachy netting decorated with hanging shells is a fantastic way to decorate your coastal wedding. This DIY tutorial uses it on a large planter, but you might use the same concept other places in your wedding decor- it’s totally versatile!

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Romantic Lanterns

You can use lanterns on the beach to light a romantic pathway, especially for evening photos!

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Shell Curtain

Use hanging curtains of shells! If your reception is outside, you might consider using these as a backdrop for a photo booth!

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Colored Bottle Vases

These dreamy vases can be made out of recycled wine bottles (you’ll make plenty of them during wedding planning, right?!) and stuffed with beachy greenery! The easiest way to make them would be to spray them with black chalk paint to get a nice matte finish and then pick your matte paint color to put on top!

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Nautical Rope Vase

You can make these fun, beachy vases yourself in a matter of minutes (and on a budget!)

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Simple Beach Themed Centerpiece

This is an easy and elegant way to decorate your tables!

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Drift Wood Anchor

This would make lovely decor for card table!

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Sand Dollar Escort Card

Here is another fabulous escort card idea!

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Driftwood Orb

This would look amazing as hanging decor at a coastal wedding! Maybe over the tables at an indoor (or covered) venue or over the archway where the couple will say their vows, if it is tall enough!

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Rope Table Mats

You can make these simple and cute table mats for your table settings!

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Seashell Heart

This makes fabulous art for your coastal wedding, plus you can keep it afterwards!

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De-Sanding Station

If you’re having your wedding celebration on the beach, sand is bound to get… well… everywhere! But that’s just the nature of things! Provide your guests (and yourselves) with a place where they can brush off the sand!

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Seashell Fairy Lights

Add a special ambiance while staying on the coastal theme! These details will be what put your event over the top!

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Gold Tipped Starfish Place Settings

You can use these as escort cards, place settings, or as party favors!

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Coastal Grass Vase

Don’t forget to add bits of greenery!

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How To Make A Seashell Mermaid Crown

Veils can blow around in the wind! This seashell mermaid crown can make a gorgeous bridal accessory for your big day!

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Knotted Napkin Rings

Here is another napkin ring idea! These nautical knots are so cute!

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Decorative Fisherman Netting Wrapped Jars

Here is another cheap and easy DIY idea for table decor! Really, you could even line the aisle with these cute jars!

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Beach Ball Toss

This is such a cute and creative idea for a send off!

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Seashell Photo Frame

These are perfect for displaying any photos that you put up as part of your decor! Pictures of the couple throughout their relationship, pictures of loved ones, and so on! Make sure you save a couple for your wedding photos!

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Beachy Candle Display

These cute candle holders make the perfect coastal decor for your beach wedding!

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Message In a Bottle Wedding Invite

This is an adorable way to deliver invitations to your wedding! It can be pretty expensive, depending on the number of guests you are inviting, but if you are planning a small, destination wedding this could be just the ticket! If you are planning a large wedding on the beach, you could always use this idea for inviting the bridal party and other people involved in the wedding and do traditional invitations for the rest!

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Coral and Oyster Centerpiece Idea

How lovely are these?!

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Drip Sandcastle

Okay, hear me out! Drip sandcastles take a bit of time to make, but they are beautiful! Though they are time consuming, they are also easy! If you have little one’s that will need entertained during the event set up they can help with this task! Having a drip sandcastle close by gives you another great area for a photo op, is FREE decor, and it’s totally unique!

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Beach Centerpiece Idea

This is simple, budget friendly, and right on theme!

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Driftwood Archway

Need an archway for a photo booth or to stand under during the ceremony? It doesn’t have to be difficult!

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Golden Shell and Starfish Scattered Table Decor

Paint shells and starfish gold and turn some into mini votives! You can scatter them around a centerpiece or use them as decor that runs your guest tables. It’s gorgeous, easy to make, and cost-effective!

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DIY Barefoot Sandals

This video tutorial will walk you through making these lovely barefoot sandals that are a great alternative for the bride or the bridal party when walking through sand!

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DIY Oyster Garland

This is a lovely way to celebrate!

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Driftwood Candle Holder

Driftwood is free if you go hunting for it and it can make such a gorgeous accessory for your big day!

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DIY Monkey Fist Nautical Rope Knot

Don’t pay a fortune for this classic nautical decor! You can make it yourself with rope from the dollar store!

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Driftwood Table Numbers

You can number your tables using unique pieces of driftwood!

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Seashell Candles

Make Your own seashell candles to create a gorgeous coastal ambiance. They are super simple to make, even if you’ve never made candles before!

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Easy DIY Star Fish Napkin Ring

Wrap napkins in these easy DIY napkin rings!

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Surfboard Ceremony Sign

Surfs up! And it’s time to say “I do!”

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DIY Shell Headband

Here is another shell headband that is much smaller! A bride might choose to wear this instead on her big day, or these would be a fabulous accessory/gift for the bridesmaids!

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Seaglass Candlstick Holder

Make your own faux sea glass with these clear dollar store candlestick holder!

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Driftwood Seahorse

If you have some space for wall art at your coastal wedding, you can make your own with driftwood! Make this seahorse or you can choose any other pattern!